The Philippines Finally Reopens The Philippines is officially reopening for tourism from February 10th for citizens from 150 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Southeast Asia nation had planned to reopen in December 2021, but the Omicron variant pushed things back. Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, said in a statement:…
Puerto Rico Removes Testing Requirement For Vaccinated American Travelers
Officials in Puerto Rico recently announced that the U.S. territory will be easing some of its entry requirements for American travelers. Effective February 2, fully vaccinated visitors from the U.S. mainland to the island will no longer have to present a negative Covid test result before entry. The 7-day quarantine requirement that’s currently in place…
Italy To Relax Entry Requirements For EU Citizens
Italy is set to relax its travel rules for citizens planning to enter from the EU. Home to some of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in world travel, such as the colosseum and the leaning tower of Pisa, Italy has long since been amongst the most popular travel destinations in the world. However, like many…
IATA Urges All Countries To Remove Restrictions For Vaccinated Travelers
Citing a supposed ineffectiveness of overly strict border measures, IATA (an acronym for International Air Transport Association) has called on all countries to remove restrictions for travelers, especially those who are vaccinated. The association joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in slamming travel bans, and particularly testing regimes which place a disproportionate burden on passengers.…
JetBlue Announces Its Winter Sale With Flights Starting At $29
Domestic Flights and Packages To A Number Of Caribbean Destinations Included In The Sale JetBlue has announced its winter sale, highlighting some flights as low as $29 one-way. The list of flights includes a number of domestic locations as well as Caribbean hotspots. The New York based budget carrier is trying to entice some winter-weary…
Top Tourist Attractions in Macau, China
Situated on the southern coast of China, the city and region of Macau is a wonderfully diverse destination, attracting tourists from around the world. Not only is the city on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its unique Portuguese and Chinese architecture, but it’s also known as the Las Vegas of the East because…
Denmark To Remove Mandatory Vaccine Passports And Masks
Merely weeks after imposing some of the strictest Covid mandates in Europe due to the swift Omicron spread, Denmark is leading the way among Scandinavian countries in lifting all internal restrictions for citizens and visitors alike. In other news that will certainly be welcomed by international arrivals, all post-arrival testing has also been scrapped. Up…
A Guide to the Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe
With 300 to 500 inches of snow covering the mountains each year, you won’t be surprised to find many great ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. Tucked into the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Lake Tahoe is a year-round adventure vacation destination, however, it’s probably best known as an iconic ski region. It’s home to a Winter…
U.S. Issues Travel Alert For Americans Traveling To Cancun
Americans hoping to visit Cancun in the upcoming weeks may want to take further precautions, as reports of increased violence in the region, including murders, dominate headlines. Besides being close to the Red Level alert, which indicates a higher number of Covid cases, the resort capital of Mexico has been once again shaken by re-ignited…
Norway Removes Arrival Quarantine For Unvaccinated Americans
As the world decreases COVID-19 restrictions following the Omicron surge, Norway is the latest country to drop restrictions for American tourists. Norway will officially drop quarantine for unvaccinated Americans from January 26, making Norway a fantastic winter destination for all Americans. The Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, said: “I agree with…